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Home My WebLink About12/27/94230 DECEMBER 27, 1994 ROLL CALL At a Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners held in the Commission Chambers at City Hall at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 27, 1994, Mayor Montgomery presided, and upon call of the roll by the City Clerk, the following answered to their names: Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Hornsby, Renfro and Mayor Montgomery (5). MINUTES Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Grumley, that the reading of the Minutes for December 20, 1994, be waived and that the Minutes of said meeting prepared by the City Clerk be approved as written. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Hornsby, Renfro and Mayor Montgomery (5). MUNICIPAL ORDERS INVESTMENT POLICY PURSUANT TO KRS 66.480 Commissioner Grumley offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that a.Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER ADOPTING AN.INVESTMENT POLICY FOR THE CITY OF PADUCAH PURSUANT TO. KRS CHAPTER 66.480", be adopted. Adopted.on.call of the roll, Meas, Commissioners.Coleman, Grumley., Hornsby, Renfro and Mayor Montgomery (5). M.O. #699, Book 3, P.,13 CONTRACT FOR DRUG/ALCOHOL TESTING SERVICES Commissioner Hornsby offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Renfro, that a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER ✓ AUTHORIZING DRUG/ALCOHOL TESTING SERVICES BY MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY CONSULTANTS, INC." be adopted. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Hornsby, Renfro and Mayor Montgomery (5). M.O. #700, Book 3, P.*71 . AGREEMENT WITH RSVP FOR USE OF ROOM IN RECREATION CENTER IN NOBLE PARK Commissioner Renfro offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Hornsby, that a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A LICENSE J AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PADUCAH AND THE RETIRED AND SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM (RSVP) FOR USE OF NOBLE PARK RECREATION CENTER", be adopted. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Hornsby, Renfro and Mayor Montgomery (5). M.O. #701, Book 3, P.r76 . ORDINANCES - ADOPTION $10,000 FUND TRANSFER FOR GROWTH, INC. FOR FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR PERFORMING ARTS CENTER PROJECT Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Grumley, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,000 FROM THE GROWTH, INC. ECONOMIC ✓ DEVELOPMENT FUND ACCOUNT TO THE GROWTH, INC. PERFORMING ARTS CENTER PROJECT FUND". This ordinance is summarized as follows: Transferring the sum of $10,000 from the Growth Economic Development Fund Account to the Growth Performing Arts Center Project Fund for the City's contribution to the Performing Arts Center Feasibility Study. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Hornsby, Renfro and Mayor Montgomery (5). ORDINANCE NO. 94-12-5232, BOOK 26, P./IF . AMEND TREE PROTECTION ORDINANCE Commissioner Grumley offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 4 AND ABOLISHING SECTION 11 OF ORDINANCE NO. 92-3-4739, RELATING TO PROTECTION OF TREES ON PUBLIC PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF PADUCAH". Amending Section 4 by establishing regulations and requirements 231 i DECEMBER 27, 1994 for tree planting within City right-of-way, and abolishing Section 11, "Dead or Diseased Tree Removal on Private Property". Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Hornsby, Renfro and Mayor Montgomery (5). ORDINANCE NO. 94-12-5233, BOOK 26, P. CONVEY PROPERTY ON US 60 TO STATE TO WIDEN MASSAC CREEK BRIDGE Commissioner Hornsby offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Renfro, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A rt MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING AND A DEED OF CONVEYANCE CONVEYING A PARCEL OF REAL ESTATE TO THE COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY, FOR THE USE AND BENEFIT OF THE TRANSPORTATION CABINET, DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS, FOR A PROJECT GENERALLY KNOWN AS THE PADUCAH WICKLIFFE ROAD US 60 PROJECT". This ordinance is summarized as follows: Conveying an .086 acre parcel of land to the Commonwealth of Kentucky, Department of Highways, for the Paducah Wickliffe Road US 60 Project. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Hornsby, Renfro and Mayor Montgomery (5). ORDINANCE NO. 94-12-5234, BOOK 26, P . /,;?3 . DISCUSSIONS: Mayor Montgomery opened a discussion on the effective date of sewer increases which were adopted by Ordinance No. 94-10-5212, on October 25, 1994. She said the the omission of a phrase in the ordinance left the City's intent in doubt. She also stated that the meeting tapes have been reviewed for the dates the sewer increase was discussed, and the tapes revealed that the City's intent was to institute and include the sewer increases ✓ on the December 1, 1994, water bill, which would have meant a retroactive rate increase would have generated revenue in December. She also said part of the problem was with interpretation of the wording contained in the ordinance. She said the city now has the following three options: 1. Leave as is 2. Amend ordinance 3. Change dates for collection. The Board discussed the above three options at this time. Commissioner Renfro suggested that the ordinance be amended to include the effective billing date, as follows: ". . . rates to become effective with water bills rendered on or subsequent to December 1, 1994". Commissioner Hornsby concurred. Commissioner Coleman inquired as to what should be done about the increases already collected for October and November, 1994. He also said the "intent" was secondary to the written language of the ordinance. He said he thought the increase should have begun on December 1. The other Commissioners concurred. Mayor Montgomery expressed her concern about how the minimum rate increase affects residents on fixed incomes. The Board directed the City Manager to study the minimum sewer bill and its effect on city residents on fixed incomes. This study and recommendation on whether to change the rate structure should be concluded by next spring. Ray McLennan, a city resident, asked the Board to "do what is right" and increase rates effective December 1, 1994. He said the increased rates were included on his water bill as far back as last August. Mayor Montgomery expressed her willingness to abide by the wishes of the Commission but added that granting the rollback may delay the City's plan to sell bonds on its sewer projects next spring. DECEMBER 27, 1994 MOTION REGARDING EFFECTIVE DATE OF SEWER RATE INCREASE Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Grumley, that the rate increase for sewer fees adopted by the Board of Commissioners by ordinance on October 25, 1994, be effective for usage beginning on December 1, 1994. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Hornsby, Renfro and Mayor Montgomery (5). Upon being asked by the Board, Glen Anderson, General Manager of Paducah Water Works, said that in order for Paducah Water Works to make billing adjustments a programmer will figure the old rate for the December billing and credit the difference to accounts on the January, 1995, billing. All customers would be billed the new rate in March, 1995. Industrial customers have not yet been billed for the increase. Mr. Anderson said these changes should be completed by the end of December. OTHER DISCUSSIONS Mayor Montgomery said she received a visit today from Larry Hickley, who offered to donate electrical inspection training for the sprinkler system to the city inspectors. The written proposal was presented the the City Manager for a decision. Mayor Montgomery announced that Michael Gish is the new Chairman of the PATS Board. EXECUTIVE SESSION Commissioner Renfro offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Hornsby, that the Board go into closed session for discussion of matters pertaining to the following topics: 1. Future sale or acquisition of a specific parcel(s) of real estate, as permitted by KRS 61.810(1)(b) 2. Issues which might lead to the appointment, dismissal, or disciplining of an employee, as permitted by KRS 61.810(1)(f). Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Hornsby, Renfro and Mayor Montgomery (5). At the conclusion of the Executive Session the Board reconvened in Open Session and held a Workshop. See Workshop notes after end of Minutes. Upon motion the meeting adjourned. ADOPTED: January 10, 1995 V> 232 r --. TT�-F -7 r r - z -- ., - 233 Workshop Notes 12/27/94 Addressed issues below: • Media Requests = Concensus was that the agenda cannot be driven by media requests and deadlines. Everyone will be accommodating and helpful as possible; but our priorities are to stay focused on our agenda. • Retreat (Strategic Planning) = Commission was agreeable for the retreat to be held on 1/20/95 and 1/21/95. If this time is not available, Commissioner Coleman said he could accommodate a 1/27/95 and 1/28/95 schedule with sufficient notice. • Special Called Meeting = To be held at Noble Park, concerning Noble Park renovation. Schedule to be coordinated between Gayle Frye and Sandy Humphrey sometime in January, 1995. • (Conrad Heights) = A concern has been expressed by the Conrad Heights Neighborhood Association regarding KC's Recreation Center relocating to ' the Park Plaza area and serving alcohol. Commission also discussed their concern for the apparent increase in teenage drinking in McCracken County. • West Kentucky Sprinkler System = Discussed the letter (dated 12/21/94) submitted to Mayor Montgomery regarding a couple of our inspectors attending a sprinkler installation seminar in May, 1995 in Nashville, TN. West Kentucky Sprinkler System has agreed to pay for the expenses. 233